Light a Candle

I don't know why it is.
When you light a candle the mood changes.
It doesn't heat up room temperature, or change the molecular structure of drywall.
Some how a lit candle changes space and time.
A small break from the now and present.
Momentary distractive therapy.

I've been self administering this form of therapy for years.
On days like today, the space between my shoulder blades and spine carries my stress. Now it's moving it's way up to my neck.
This the burden I carry when the workload is heavy.
... And oh, did I tell you the job was stressful?
I am hospice nurse.
Four different families today. Four different lives.
So I'm going to light a few more candles.
Stare at the flame.
Deep breath and give thanks.